Find out how popular the last name Tsubota is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Tsubota.

Tsubota, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Tsubota surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tsubota in America

Tsubota is the 101247th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tsubota surname appeared 178 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Tsubota.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tsubota to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Tsubota

The surname Tsubota originates from Japan, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 8th century. It is believed to derive from the Japanese word "tsubota," which refers to a small basin or depression in the ground, often used for collecting water.

During the Heian period (794-1185), the Tsubota name was associated with skilled artisans and craftsmen who worked with ceramics and pottery. There are records of a Tsubota family residing in the Kyoto region, renowned for their exquisite ceramic wares that were highly sought after by nobility and samurai alike.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Tsubota surname was Tsubota no Kozuke, a renowned potter who lived in the 12th century. His works were celebrated for their intricate designs and exceptional craftsmanship, and some of his pieces can still be found in museums and private collections today.

In the 16th century, during the Sengoku period, the Tsubota family gained prominence as skilled sword makers. Tsubota Kunihiro (1521-1593) was a legendary swordsmith who forged blades for several prominent daimyo lords, including Oda Nobunaga and Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

During the Edo period (1603-1868), the Tsubota name was associated with the samurai class, with several members serving as retainers to various daimyo clans. Tsubota Masanobu (1657-1718) was a respected samurai and scholar who served under the Tokugawa shogunate and authored several treatises on military strategy and philosophy.

Another notable figure was Tsubota Jukichi (1828-1886), a prominent businessman and industrialist who played a significant role in the modernization of Japan during the Meiji era. He established one of the first textile factories in the country and was instrumental in introducing Western technology and industrial practices.

Throughout its long history, the Tsubota surname has been associated with various professions and social classes, from skilled artisans and sword makers to samurai warriors and successful entrepreneurs. While the name may have evolved and diversified over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the ancient artisans who crafted intricate ceramics and pottery, leaving a lasting legacy in Japanese culture and tradition.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tsubota

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Tsubota.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Tsubota was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Tsubota has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Tsubota was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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